Malaysia

Market Infrastructure

BNM Revises Regulatory Framework for Money Services Businesses

By Mark Johnston | 03/01/2022

The draft rules cover governance arrangements, operational requirements, risk management and internal controls, and IT requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia, Thailand Launch Phase 2 of QR Payments Linkage

By Editors | 02/01/2022

Cross-border instant QR payments are now available for travellers between Malaysia and Thailand, including for online e-commerce transactions.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Drafts New Rules on Climate Risk Management, Scenario Analysis

By Manesh Samtani | 28/12/2021

A gap analysis and implementation plans must be submitted to BNM within six months from the issuance of the final policy document, expected on 1 June 2022.

Securities / Derivatives

SC Malaysia Finalises Enhancements to Unit Trust Framework

By Editors | 22/12/2021

The enhancements will enable retail funds to invest in and offer investors access to a wider range of investment instruments and activities.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs

By Editors | 21/12/2021

Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia SC Seeks Feedback on Principles-based SRI Taxonomy

By Editors | 20/12/2021

The Sustainable and Responsible Investment taxonomy features environment, social and sustainability components, as well as guiding principles on transition finance.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Set to Lift Restrictions on Intraday Short Selling

By Editors | 19/12/2021

Intraday short selling will resume on 1 January 2022, with enhanced control measures including the automated application of the “at-tick rule”.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Proposes New Rules For Payment System Operators

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2021

BNM proposes governance, risk management and operational requirements to ensure safety, efficiency, reliability and confidence in payment systems.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Revises SPAC Framework to Spur Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2021

The minimum amount of funds required to be raised by a SPAC through its IPO has been reduced by a third, among other changes.